1. (a) After the hearing on the proposed establishment or dissolution of the district, which may be adjourned periodically, the hearing officer shall make findings and recommendations as to whether:

   1. (1) the establishment of the district should be:

      1. (A) approved;
      2. (B) approved with modifications; or
      3. (C) denied; or

   2. (2) the dissolution of the district should be:

      1. (A) approved; or
      2. (B) denied.

2. (b) The hearing officer shall consider, at a minimum, the following in making findings and recommendations concerning the establishment of a proposed district:

   1. (1) Whether the proposed district complies with the conditions of this chapter for establishment of a district.
   2. (2) Whether the proposed district appears capable of accomplishing its purpose or purposes in an economically feasible manner.
3. (c) The hearing officer shall consider, at a minimum, whether the district is needed in making findings and recommendations concerning the proposed dissolution of a district.

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.